Gardaí at scene of serious collision in Cork 

The road is currently closed.
Gardaí at scene of serious collision in Cork 

Gardaí are currently at the scene of a serious road traffic collision on Lee Road.

Gardaí are currently at the scene of a serious road traffic collision on the Lee Road.

The road is currently closed and local diversions are in place.

The Echo understands that a man, believed to be in his 50s, has died following the incident. 

A garda spokesperson said no additional information is available at this time.

Earlier: Traffic 

The N28 has started to see congestion build early this morning between Shanbally and Carr's Hill.

In the City, Gaol Walk remains closed.

Weather

A mix of sunny spells and scattered showers will dominate today, with highs of 14C to 17C.

Long dry spells will continue into tonight, with temperatures reaching as low as 9C.

Tomorrow will generally be a dry day with a mix of cloud and some sunny spells.

However, thickening cloud will bring patches of drizzle to Atlantic counties. Highs of 14C to 17C are set for the day.

It will be wet and rather breezy early tomorrow night across Atlantic counties before clear spells and well-scattered showers following for the rest of the night.

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